Tom Yum Roast Chicken
Labels: asian food, one dish meals, she cooks
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
This is another invention of mine, specially made up for occasions when you want a substantial meal but are busy or don't want to put in the time. Yesterday, it was a bit of both for me. I had errands to run and I also wanted to stitch, do my nails and finish off the ironing. Not just stand in the kitchen for hours on end. I do that sometimes but today was not such a day.
After returning from walking my son to school, I marinated the chicken and let it soak merrily in the refridgerator. I proceeded on with my errands, followed by all the things I wanted to accomplish for the day. In the evening, I stuck the whole lot into the oven, poked about about every once in a while to make sure I haven't cremated the chicken and about an hour later, voilá! Dinner is served.
Tom Yum Roast Chicken
You need:
About 1 kg of chicken parts ie, drumstick, wing etc. You may also use a whole chicken.
1 packet of Tom Yum Soup paste ( I used Asian Home Gourmet)
2 stalks lemongrass, chopped into small segments
2 cloves garlic, peeled
2-3 shallots, peeled
2-3 blades of kaffir lime leaves (optional, it's just for the fragrance)
cooking oil
soy sauce to taste
chilli sauce or paste to taste
You do:
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Last night, I thought Pineapple Rice might be a good accompaniment. You know, to go along with the Thai inspired theme and all. For variation, you could also pop in a couple of potatoes with the chicken just before roasting and serve with white rice and sautéd vegetables.
The Dutchess of Cookalot whipped this up at 4:22 am
